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I think I am going to be going with a Lolipop Lift and Implants, just wondering if I should get an areola reduction as well? I'm okay with the size of my nipples when they are hard, so Im not sure if i should spend the extra cash or not.. but most important is that i LOVE the final result. So will they stretch out?
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ExcitedCanadian
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Areolar Reduction Part of Mastopexy
Hello,
Thank you for sharing your photo along with your post.
Areolar resizing is part of the lollipop lift you are planning to get. However, nipple resizing may not hence pertaining to an additional cost.
Areolar reductions tend to add aesthetic appeal to the overall look of the nipple but it will have to be your decision to decide over the degree of resizing you would like to get from your surgery.
That being said, please remember that commendable results require an...
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Areola reduction
It is hard to do a lift properly with out reducing the areola by some degree. You would also benefit from breast augmentation for volume.
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Nipple reduction
A breast lift also entails proper re-sizing of the areola. I do not charge separately for reducing the areola to the appropriate size. You should ask your plastic surgeon the clarify these charges. You should not, in my opinion, be double charged. Hopefully, it is just a misunderstanding. Good luck!
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A breast lift will include an areola reduction if desired
Hello,
Thank you for the question and photos. A breast lift includes re-positioning and re-shaping the areolas. Nipple reduction will be extra but an areola reduction can and should be included as part of the breast lift.
All the best,
Dr Remus Repta
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Should I Get an Areola Reduction?
Resizing the areola is part of any breast lift and should not have a separate fee associated with it.
When a lift is done that is limited to incision around the areola, these commonly stretch out unless there is a permanent suture to maintain the size.
You will most certainly need more than just that incision. The vertical patterns and the "inverted T" patterns are less likely to spread out, and usually don't need the permanent suture to maintain the size.
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Areola reduction during breast lift
Areola size preference is a personal choice. There are no right or wrong answer, just what you like to see on your body. If you like the current size then stick with it. If you like them to be smaller then make sure you express your goal to your plastic surgeon. Areolar reduction can be incorporated as part of your breast reduction procedure without extra fee. With proper planning and closure, they shouldn't stretch out.
Best Wishes,
Stewart Wang, MD FACS, Wang Plastic Surgery
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Areola reduction is part of a breast lift
A mastopexy or breast lift is a common procedure to lift sagging breasts. The components of a breast lift are:
Removing excess skin
Elevating the nipple to a more normal position
Reducing the size of the areola
Obtaining more symmetry between the breasts
Making the breasts more "perky"
There should not be an extra fee for reduing the size of the areola since it is a standard part of the procedure.
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Reducing the areola is part of a lift
Reducing the size of a widened areola is part of a breast lift. This is done to make the areola match the rest of the breast. If you specifically do not want the size of your areola changed, tell your surgeon. He/She may be able to satisfy that goal. Also note that reducing the areola does not intend to change the size of the nipple, but the nipple appearance and reaction to stimuli may be affected.
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Areolar reduction during breast lift
Thank you for your question and for the photos. As a woman's breasts mature and start to sag, it is common for the areola to stretch as well. This can result in an areola that is too large for the breast, and is out of proportion.
During a breast lift, including the lollypop lift, the areola size is typically adjusted. This is an integral part of the procedure and should not incur any additional cost. At this time, the areola can be made proportional to enhance the overall appearance....
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Areolar Reduction and Breast Lift
In general, when breasts lifts are performed, incisions are made circumferentially around the areolae. The areolae are marked with a round template that is usually smaller than the patient's native areolae. So, in most breast lift cases the areolar diameter/circumference are reduced in size. This reduction in areolar size should be included in the cost of the lift. A discussion with your local plastic surgeon is in order, to make sure you have a clear understanding of the expectations of...
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